Newton Fire Department

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Newton Fire Department Newton Fire Department is a combination department consisting of career and volunteer firefighters. Chief: JC Collins
Asst. Chief: Walter Gordon

Mississippi Forestry Commission has Officially placed Newton County under a Burn Ban:
10/16/2026

Mississippi Forestry Commission has Officially placed Newton County under a Burn Ban:

Burn Bans in effect right now !…. If your County is not on here, that does not mean that you should burn !
10/15/2026

Burn Bans in effect right now !…. If your County is not on here, that does not mean that you should burn !

New event. Red Flag Warning from 10/16/2026 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM CDT for Newton, Lawrence. ..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FR...
10/15/2026

New event. Red Flag Warning from 10/16/2026 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM CDT for Newton, Lawrence.
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR
PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL
AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI.....FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHEAST
LOUISIANA, AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI...

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in
effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph behind a
cold front.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to 40
percent.

* FUELS...Critically dry.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.

A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire
weather conditions exists. These conditions could promote the rapid
spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening.

...A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING DUE TO GUSTY NORTHWEST-NORTH WINDS...
10/14/2026

...A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING DUE TO GUSTY NORTHWEST-NORTH WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, AND MUCH OF CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI...
..FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH 8 PM CDT FRIDAY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST
ARKANSAS, NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, AND MUCH OF CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI.

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through
Friday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS, NORTHWEST
LOUISIANA, AND MUCH OF CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to
45 percent.

* FUELS...Critically dry.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. These conditions could promote
the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening.

Newton Fire Department responded to Pickens Road for a woods fire that spread to a nearby vehicle and structure. Decatur...
10/07/2026

Newton Fire Department responded to Pickens Road for a woods fire that spread to a nearby vehicle and structure. Decatur Volunteer Fire Department and Gibbstown Lawrence Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for support. Upon arrival units found a small woods fire involving a few old tires and no structure or vehicle to be involved. No one was injured.

Give us a call or stop by
10/07/2026

Give us a call or stop by

At 4:03am, Newton FD responded to a vehicle fire at the 112mm west bound. While responding, the call updated to a MVA wi...
09/25/2026

At 4:03am, Newton FD responded to a vehicle fire at the 112mm west bound. While responding, the call updated to a MVA with injuries. Patient was airlifted.

Isolated severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts are possible this afternoon into early evening generally along and...
09/21/2026

Isolated severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts are possible this afternoon into early evening generally along and north of Interstate 20 and east of the Mississippi river.

Come out to see us !
09/16/2026

Come out to see us !

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service Jackson MS452 PM CDT Sat Sep...
09/12/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
452 PM CDT Sat Sep 12 2026

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Jasper County in east central Mississippi...
Newton County in east central Mississippi...
Northeastern Smith County in central Mississippi...
Northwestern Clarke County in east central Mississippi...
Southeastern Scott County in central Mississippi...
Southwestern Lauderdale County in east central Mississippi...

* Until 615 PM CDT.

* At 452 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Newton,
moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Hickory and Garlandville around 500 PM CDT.
Chunky around 515 PM CDT.
Savoy around 550 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Address

126 Scanlan Street
Newton, MS
39345

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